Alright, let’s talk privacy — by which I mean, your privacy. Not the snooze-worthy legal jargon, just the real stuff. Here at EatCookExploreBlog.store, we actually care about your trust (and frankly, we want you to stick around), so here’s what goes down when you hang out on our site, poke through recipes, or shoot us a message. If you get confused or want to rant about cookies (the data kind, not the chocolate chip kind), just holler through our Contact page.
What We Collect (And Why)
Look, we’re not out to stalk you. When you sign up for our newsletter, drop a comment, or buy something (like an awesome cookbook), we’ll snag your name, email, and maybe your billing info. No weird stuff, just what’s needed to keep things running.
We also use Google Analytics, which basically means we get anonymous stats—like what pages you binge, how long you hang out, and your IP address. It’s like peeking at footprints in the sand, not reading your diary.
Oh, and cookies. Not the eatable kind. These little data dudes remember your favorite recipes or help the site not break. If you’re not into that, your browser can shut them down, but some site features might throw a tantrum.
We don’t hoard data for fun, and we actually play by the rules—GDPR for EU friends, CalOPPA for Californians, that sort of thing.
How We Use Your Stuff
Basically, your info helps us make the site better. Here’s what we do:
- Send you tasty newsletters (unsubscribe whenever, we won’t be offended).
- Reply to your comments or help with questions.
- Process your cookbook orders or merch stuff.
- Figure out what’s working (and what’s not) so we can up our recipe game.
And nope, we don’t sell your info. Ever. The only time we share is if it’s gotta happen for legal reasons or to deliver something you asked for (like sending your order).
Who Gets to See Your Data?
Mostly, it’s just us. Sometimes, we rope in third-party buddies (Mailchimp for newsletters, payment folks for the shop) but they’ve got their own privacy handshakes and can’t just run off with your info. If the law comes knocking, well, we have to answer. That’s life.
Your Rights (Yes, You Have ‘Em)
Depending on where you live, you can:
- Ask what personal info we’ve got on you (we’ll show you).
- Tell us to fix or delete stuff (within reason, of course).
- Opt out of marketing or some data stuff.
To do any of this, hit up our Data Request page or just email us. We’re not gonna ghost you—we’ll get back to you, usually in about a month.
Cookies & Tracking
Cookies help the site remember your faves and run smoother. Turn ‘em off if you want, but some features might go on strike. Curious? AllAboutCookies.org has the scoop.
Keeping Your Data Safe
We use HTTPS and a bunch of other not-so-sexy tech things to keep your data safe. Is it Fort Knox? Nah, nothing online is, so use smart passwords and don’t toss your credit card into the comments section, okay?
Links to Other Places
Sometimes we link out to other sites (like cool recipe blogs or kitchen gadgets). Once you’re off our turf, their rules apply. Read their privacy stuff before you hand over anything personal.
Policy Updates
Stuff changes. If we tweak our privacy policy, we’ll let you know—either by email or a heads-up on the site. Check back if you’re curious.
Hit Us Up
Questions? Confused? Just wanna chat about privacy? The Contact Us page or privacy@eatcookexploreblog.store is where you’ll find us.
Seriously, thanks for being here. Now, let’s get back to the food and the fun.